Social/Clinical Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Jan 2022

Posting Information
Department OBGYN-Urogynecology-412460
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 01/24/2022
Application Deadline 01/31/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Social/Clinical Research Assistant
Position Number 20042556
Vacancy ID P014329
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 year
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 4:30PM
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $31,200 - $41,000
Pay Band Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for helping to support divisional research staff with the administration and management of multiple new and existing research projects in the Division of Urogynecology. 
The research assistant will be responsible for assisting in recruitment, scheduling, visit conduct, data collection, data entry, and monitoring. This person should be familiar with IRB process and with clinical research situations. This person should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with primary investigators (PI) and be familiar with medical terminology, with a preference for prior experience or knowledge relating to the field of urogynecology. The research assistant should adhere to standards of proper study conduct in compliance with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practice. The research assistant will inform and help the PIs with issues that arise during study execution, aid with preparation for monitoring or audits, and help to the collection of study results.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Availability for variable work schedules since responsibilities may require this flexibility.
- Must have clinical research experience.
- Must have working knowledge of research principles, GCP, and applicable FDA regulations.
- The individual in this position performs with some latitude and independent judgment, subject to School and University policies, state and federal regulations, and other guidelines governing the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with each of industry-sponsored, federally funded, and PI-initiated or pilot studies preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient care involved
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/220333

Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] 
 
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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